Obituaries

Mildred "Millie" Bowerman

Mildred "Millie" Bowerman

Jun 16, 2024

An informal celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11 AM at Duchesne's Strawberry Riverwalk Park, near the rodeo grounds. Light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring a chair, refreshments, and anything else you'd like to share. Thank you for all of your love and support, Mark.

Millie Love Ardebili Bowerman, 83, of Myton...

Rosenaldo "Ross" Herrera

Rosenaldo "Ross" Herrera

Jun 13, 2024

Rosenaldo “Ross” Herrera, age 92, of Duchesne, passed away June 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.Ross was born November 29, 1931, in La Mesa, New Mexico, to Jose and Pauline Salazar Herrera. He married Olivia Gallegos on May 26, 1951, in New Mexico. She died September 24, 2023.Ross grew up in New Mexico and that is where...

Christine Kozisek

Christine Kozisek

Jun 11, 2024

Christine Kozisek, age 71, passed away at her home in Roosevelt on June 11, 2024.

Christine was born September 27, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina, to Ben William and Peggy Ann Diltz Staadts. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Arthur “K.O.” Fackerell.

 She married Gary John Bird on July 20, 2018 in Roosevelt.

 Christine was always on the go. She loved...

Kenneth Kirk Santio

Kenneth Kirk Santio

Jun 7, 2024

Watch Live Stream HERE         Kenneth Kirk “Kay” Santio, age 51,  passed away on June 7, 2024 at his home in Ft. Duchesne.      Kirk was born September 1, 1972  in Vernal, Utah to Kenneth Tahreep and Nataline Maxine Chapoose Santio.    Kirk enjoyed traveling, drawing, cooking, dancing, listening to music, attending family gatherings and delighted in...

Tracy Jay Williams

Tracy Jay Williams

Jun 5, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.

    Tracy Jay Williams, age 71, passed peacefully at his home in Bluebell, Utah on June 5, 2024. Tracy was born August 19, 1952, to William “Bill” and Carlene Slater Williams in Duchesne Utah. His childhood roots fostered a love of agriculture from their family’s ranch which was nestled in Tabiona, Utah.  

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Jon Rasmussen

Jon Rasmussen

May 31, 2024

Watch Live Stream HERE    Jon Douglas Rasmussen; our incredible father, brother, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend left his earthly body early on the morning of May 31, 2024. Dad was surrounded by his children, and loving family.    Dad was born July 4,1954 in Roosevelt, UT to Arthur Marion Rasmussen and Audrey Birtcher. He married Sheryl Crow in 1972...

Kim Thacker

Kim Thacker

May 29, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.    Kim Childs Thacker, age 69, of Altamont, left this frail existence peacefully with loved ones by his side on May 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.     He was born August 1, 1954, in Murray, Utah, the third son of Kenn and Lois Childs Thacker. He married Suzanne “Sue” Best on June...

Perry Getchell

Perry Getchell

May 29, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.Perry Eugene Getchell, age 70, passed away May 29, 2024 at his home in Bluebell, Utah.    He was born November 2, 1953 in Mohall, North Dakota, to Eugene George and Irene Edith Allen Getchell. He was the second oldest of nine children. He graduated high school in Dickinson, North Dakota, in 1973. After graduating, he...

Fabian Jenks

Fabian Jenks

May 29, 2024

Fabian Parsanoo Jenks, age 64, of Randlett, passed away May 29, 2024.    He was born January 22, 1960, in Roosevelt, to Richard Jenks Sr. and Katherine Root Jenks. He was together with the love of his life, Alfonso Reyes, for eleven years and they finally tied the knot on November 7, 2023, in Salt Lake City.      Fabian had been...

Leon Ferris Casper

Leon Ferris Casper

May 26, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of the Graveside HERE.After a long battle with silicosis of the lungs, Leon Ferris Casper, age 74, of Tabiona, passed away on May 26, 2024, with his family by his side.    Leon was born on February 15, 1950, to LaVerna Young and Ferris "Babe" Casper in Salt Lake City, Utah. Leon was their only child. He has seven half-siblings....

Beverly Ann Haws

Beverly Ann Haws

May 26, 2024

The funeral service will be live-streamed here.    Our beloved wife and mother, Beverly Ann Taylor Haws, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, on May 26, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer.    Bev was born in Salt Lake City on January 10, 1949, to Gene & Opal Taylor, the only girl in the middle of three...

Cody Rasmussen

Cody Rasmussen

May 26, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of Funeral HERE.Cody Louis Rasmussen, age 47, of Roosevelt, passed away May 26, 2024, at his home after a short illness.    He was born May 25, 1977, in Roosevelt, to Larry and Kitty Wills Rasmussen. He met the love of his life, Emily Paulsen, when she was fourteen, he was sixteen, and they’ve been together ever since. They...

Angeline Evans

Angeline Evans

May 26, 2024

Watch the Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.    Angeline Lewis Evans, age 81, returned to her heavenly family on May 26, 2024, at her home in Arcadia, Utah.    “Angie” was born May 5, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Elvin William and Angeline Lunceford Lewis. As one of ten children, Angie grew up on a sheep ranch in the small...

Russell Van Prooyen

Russell Van Prooyen

May 25, 2024

Russell Eugene Van Prooyen, age 65, of Vernal, passed away May 25, 2024, at the Uintah Basin Senior Villa in Roosevelt.    He was born September 1, 1958, in San Pablo, California, to Jan and Carolyn Clifton Van Prooyen. He married Geraldine Aura Lewis on November 4, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. They were sealed in the Sacramento Temple of The Church...

Brant Thompson

Brant Thompson

May 22, 2024

Brant Andrew Thompson, age 41, loved and cherished partner to Sonja Willie, died May 22, 2024 in an automotive accident the day before his birthday.     Befriended by Emilio and Toni Walker Mascarenas; he came to find his home on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in Fort Duchesne, Utah.     Brant was born May 23, 1982, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Lonnie...

Trinity Lance Bird

Trinity Lance Bird

May 21, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE     After a very long battle with addiction, our son, Trinity Lance Bird, age 44, of Neola, returned to his Heavenly Father on May 21, 2024.  We all love him and will miss his beautiful spirit and bright smile.    He was born October 7, 1979, in Ashton, Idaho, to Tom and Brenda Elder Bird. ...

Royce W. Curry

Royce W. Curry

May 21, 2024

Royce W Curry, age 69, of Independence, passed away May 21, 2024, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer.    He was born December 5, 1954, in Roosevelt, to Richard Henry Curry, Sr., and Rafella Verna Smith. He married Margaret Chapoose on May 18, 1981, in Elko, Nevada.    Royce worked for many...

Janeil S Hicks

Janeil S Hicks

May 19, 2024

Watch the Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.    With a life spanning almost 88 years, our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend has left this world behind for far better things to come. Janeil Smith Hicks, age 87, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Parkside Manor in Roosevelt, Utah.     Janeil was born to Ernan Hoffman Smith and...

Bonnie Nielsen

Bonnie Nielsen

May 18, 2024

    Bonnie Taylor Nielsen, age 65 of Duchesne, Utah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024.    She was born January 15, 1959, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Viola Hayes and Elmo Dusty Taylor.     Bonnie lived in Indian Canyon where she spent the last 20 years. She loved it up there, it was quiet and she could watch the hummingbirds. Bonnie...

Vickie Rasmussen

Vickie Rasmussen

May 17, 2024

Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.      Vickie Lee Huber Rasmussen, age 71, of Neola, the most kind, loving, thoughtful, compassionate lady passed away May 17, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was diagnosed four and a half years ago and was only given six months to live at that time, but she fought so hard...